Laurel Ridge
312-380 Hatfield St,
Northampton, MA 01060
$2,230 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Northampton, MA
What is the average rent in Northampton, MA?
$1,509/month
Average Rent
671 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Northampton, MA is $1,509 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,639/month, which means Northampton rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Northampton, you can expect to pay about $1,421 per month for a studio, $1,509 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,188 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,811 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Northampton, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 7%, which averages out to $105 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Northampton, MA?
Because the average rent in Northampton is $1,509, you’ll want to make about $5,030 per month or $60,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Northampton, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Northampton, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.